Jewelia A. Mowdy

SERVICES:  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 20122:00 P. M.MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION:  THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 20125:00 - 8:00 P. M.INTERMENT:  BETHSAIDA CEMETERYOFFICIATING:  REV. BILLY JAMES Mrs. Mowdy, 73, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at her residence. She was a native of Neshoba County and a former resident of Newton, MS where she worked as a secretary at Coastal Plain Experiment Station.  She moved to the Bethsaida community of Neshoba County in the mid 80’s.  Mrs. Mowdy was a member of Bethsaida Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Survivors include her husband, Carson L. Mowdy of Philadelphia; daughter, Cindy Giles of Philadelphia; sons, Mark Mowdy (Karen) of McCall Creek, Tim Mowdy (Gina) of Newton and Brian Mowdy (Bridgett) of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Jared Mowdy (Mallory)Jessica Shows (Joseph), Joanna Pierce (Justin), Emma Mowdy, Avery Mowdy, and Danika Mowdy; great-grandchildren, Carson Mowdy, Garrett Mowdy, Lyla Shows and Slade Shows; sister, Dorothy Pierce (Eric) of Philadelphia; and brother, Jesse Hillman (Jackie) of Jackson, TN. Mrs. Mowdy was preceded in death by her son, Hugh F. Mowdy; son-in-law, Larry A. Giles; parents, J.C. and Christine Hillman; and an infant brother. Pallbearers were Jared Mowdy, Dennis Williams, Kenny Pierce, Joseph Shows, David Winstead and Jason Mayo.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethsaida Baptist Church, International Missions, 10690 Road 517, Philadelphia, MS  39350.